Los Angeles, CA – For one the most anticipated NBA season tip-fs in league history, crosstown Pacific division rivals Lakers and Clippers will set f the battle Los Angeles on Tuesday (October 22).
The Lakers pay homage to late L.A. rap mogul and lyricist Nipsey Hussle by using his 2018 hit single “Grindin’ All My Life” from his Victory Lap album as the theme music for a social media-released montage the franchise’s 60-year illustrious history.
For our city. #LAL60 pic.twitter.com/6V2yV2Vp5N
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 22, 2019
LeBron James is the narrator the riveting one-minute, thirty-second visual that displays short clips the team’s moments glory and its impassioned fans within its Staples Center home court and former arena at the Great Western Forum.
The video has a series passing shots Lakers icons including Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, the 1980s “Showtime” era led by Hall Famers Magic Johnson and James Worthy, late team owner Dr. Jerry Buss and several memorable playf buzzer-beaters.
Additional appearances the 2019-20 Lakers season roster including James, perennial All-Star Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma as well as an brief aerial shot the Nipsey Hussle Memorial Court located in the slain rapper’s Hype Park neighborhood.
Watch the clip above.